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Helen Keller International

Grants & Finance Coordinator

Helen Keller International
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2017-02-26 Deadline: 2017-03-04
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Bachelors/Master degree
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

The position will be responsible for the day to day grants and financial operations functions for the SP2 sub awards and will ensure that HKI complies with relevant laws, rules and regulations, whether internal or external. Provide guidance and coach district finance officers to meet the reporting requirement and deadline.

  • Contribute to the oversight of the sub award component of the program
  • Draft relevant sub award documents, to be reviewed by the Grants & Finance Manager, and/or coordinate with program staff (such as: RFAs, program descriptions, budget and budget notes, sub awards (including sub agreements, fixed amount sub awards, in-kind grants, etc.) and other documents related to the grant-making process
  • Assist in conducting pre-award risk assessment for potential sub recipients, including drafting the risk determination form, selection and negotiation memo, and other aspects of the pre-award process
  • Document meetings and workshop with regards to subawards; participate in sharing and planning meetings to discuss and address issues related to sub award implementation. Support sub award kick off meetings and ongoing guidance to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the sub awards
  • Responsible for coordinating and facilitating for the completion of internal/ external audit and donor audit.
  • Ensure the financial management system is in accordance with Donor's & HQ guidelines, International & National Accounting Standards and local laws and regulations
  • Collect cash flow projection and request fund transfers from HQ and ensure fund transfer to DO and all Partner NGOs
  • Assist / ensure, verify and compile periodic financial report and submit it to Finance Section and/or HQ

Required : 

  • University degree in management, finance, administration, development studies, social sciences, community development, or related field. Master degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) year's work experience in development programs. Preferable experience in: sub award/grants management, implementing USAID or other donor-funded programs, knowledge of key USAID regulations.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image of HKI.
  • Working skills on QuickBooks/ accounting software, Excellent Computer Skills, advance knowledge in spreadsheets:
  • Experience with accounting and internal control procedures.

Apply Instructions

Application Procedures:

Qualified candidates should submit their application to Nepal.recruitment@hki.org The application must include:

  • A cover letter clearly describing your experiences and competencies that meet the position requirement along with their CV
  • Minimum of two references with contact details (mobile and e-mail), which should include his/her current employer

The deadline for submission of application by Saturday, 4th March 2017, 5:00 PM.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Helen Keller International / Nepal promotes workforce with diversity and applies positive discrimination to women candidates and candidates from Dalit, Janaiati, Madhesi/ Terai and other minority communities.

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Organization Summary

Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.

We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countries.

Part of this work is focused on preventing blindness and vision loss for millions of vulnerable people through cataract surgery, vision correction, vitamin A supplementation, screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and distribution of treatments and cures for neglected tropical diseases.

We also work to reduce malnutrition by promoting solutions aimed at improving nutrition practices for millions of families. These include vitamin A supplementation, maternal and child nutrition education, fortification of staple foods with essential nutrients, globally recognized family-led agricultural programs, and community based management of acute malnutrition.

Helen Keller International also reaches tens of thousands of under-served youth in the United States each year through ChildSight®. This unique program provides free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to students living in poverty in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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